posted 06-15-201207:29 PM
Hi there, first of all I really want to thank all of the help you've given me so far.

So anyway on with my new issue, me and my boyfriend have been having intercourse for about a week now, it took us sometime to get there and sometimes it still hurts a little at the beginning of penetration. Anyway I'm really enjoying it and we've been using condom everytime. However we have talked about using other methods, (never without a condom) like the pill to prevent pregnancy as much as we can. I was wondering if it has any side effects and if it's really worth it if I only have one month left here.

Also, I'm ovulating right now, can I count that as a sign that I'm not pregnant? I'm pretty sure that I am not but still I like when I can totally assure it.

Another thing, I was reading your article about Vaginal Discharges and you talk about "douching" can you please explain the meaning of that word? We have also been taking showers together and he tends to clean inside of me with a vanilla scented soap, I now read that it's not good at all so I'm a little preocuppied.

And last and most important, for the past few days I've been having some pain when I pee. When I start peeing it's ok, but right when I'm about to end it burns really bad, and once or twice it also cames with a little stomach ache, I've inspected myself in the mirror and everything seems fine, I'm not sure if this has something to do with the intercourse, maybe the vanilla or maybe even seawater cause we have been going to the beach the last couple of days.

posted 06-15-201207:46 PM
Hi whathappensinspain, the pill can definitely have side effects, although how uncomfortable these side effects are depends on each person and also the particular brand of the pill they are using. You may find this article helpful:

When you first start taking the pill, it can take some time to start working. As the article says,

"When you first start the pill, when it will be fully effective depends both on when you start it, as well as your own body chemistry. For most people who start the pill either on the first day of their period or the first Sunday after a period, any brand of combination pill will likely be effective after seven days of use, but here at Scarleteen, as many other credible sources suggest, we advise users to give their pills one full cycle before going without a backup to play it safe."

So if you are only interested in being on the pill for a month, it may not be especially useful.

"Douching" is washing inside the vagina. This is not good for you as it can irritate the vagina. Washing inside the vagina with any kind of soap can definitely irritate it and make you more prone to infections. (Washing your vulva/external genitals with mild soap is ok).

Pain when urinating is often a sign of a urinary tract infection. It is probably a good idea at this point for you to go to a doctor or clinic and get tested for a UTI. They will probably want a urine sample, and if you are diagnosed with a UTI you'll probably get a prescription for antibiotics. UTI's are pretty common and usually not dangerous, but untreated, they can get serious, so better to get tested sooner than later. This article may be helpful:

posted 06-15-201208:05 PM
Ok so I go back to my country until the 8th of july, should I go to a doctor here or back when I go home? I think the insurance may cover an UTI, I would just need to call them really soon since I have a long trip from the 19th of june to the 3rd of july
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